Antique Bear - Straw Stuffed Mohair Probably early 1900's

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Posted by Icemanmayor
11 years ago
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Hi,

I am not sure what brand this bear is, but i am pretty sure that it was made in the early 1900's. It is missing 1 eye. Here is some things about it:

 

Tight Straw Packed

Stiched Nose

Hump Beetween Shoulders on back

Mohair (pretty sure)

Legs, Arms, and Head Rotate

Felt Paws/Pads

Light Blonde Hair with Tan Fabric

Glass eye (has a black bead in the center of the eye: probably glass too)

No Claws (they may have ben removed but i dont think so)

Snout/Nose is in a cone shape about 1 1/2 in long

May have metal rods but not sure.

There is no butoon in the ear but one could have been removed.

 

It looks similar to a steiff bear and could be one but there are no marking whatsoever on the bear.

Any Information about this bear is needed.

Thanks!!!
Category Antique Toys
Medium Moehair? Straw, felt, wood. Metal rods?
Condition Fair
Size and dimensions of this item Height: 18in Width: 8in Depth: 5in these are approximate measurements
Date Period Probably early 1900's
History Been in the family for a long time and am considering selling it.
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